If you’re of the “old school” like me, almost as soon as you made an appearance into the world you were set daily routines, one of which was to have a regular sleep pattern. I like to think my parents’ diligence in sticking to this bedtime regime has gone a considerable way to creating a relatively healthy and moderately intelligent adult.

Are you one of those people who loves eating walnuts at Christmas but then seldom buys them throughout the year? I currently have a packet of them in my cupboard “just in case” I feel like making a date and walnut or coffee and walnut cake and just occasionally I fancy a smattering on my cornflakes if I haven’t got any of the honey nut variety to hand.

There’s some very strange medical research on the go at the moment, not least this one which suggests that if you ball up your right hand and squeeze it tightly it can help you to memorise lists! This may be one for students to try out before they get into their exams!!